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Unifor PEL


March 26, 2024 0 comments Local, News, Uncategorized

Unifor Education CentreAt Unifor there is an emphasis on education. The Paid Education Leave program (PEL) is a fund negotiated in our collective bargaining—Article 29.13. It is used to develop and offer courses on topics relating to workers’ experiences, assist in building […]

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February 12, 2024 0 comments Local, News, Uncategorized

The following is the response from Unifor National regarding the announcement on Thursday, Feb 8, regarding job cuts:

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Committee Results


September 19, 2023 0 comments Local, News, Uncategorized

We would like to welcome the following members to the positions below: Safety Representative (CHSC): Paul Burke Women’s Advocate: Mary-Lynn Chittick Human Right’s Committee:  Will Sweeney—Young Worker           Lorna Bowden—Worker of ColourTracy Emery—Women         Lukas Gould—AboriginalLGBTQ—VacantWorkers with Disabilities—Vacant Scholarship Committee:  RJ MacNeil—District 1Tracy Emery—District […]

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MHCSI Member Update


July 27, 2023 0 comments Did you know?, Uncategorized

Lawtons Drugs Partner Discount Card – Expiry Date UpdateThe current Lawtons Drug Partner Discount cards in circulation, with an expiry date of December 31, 2023, will continue to be honoured at all Lawtons Drugs locations past the expiry date. Lawtons […]

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2023 Union Election


May 18, 2023 0 comments Uncategorized

The electronic vote for 2023 Local 2289 elected positions will be held from 9:00 am on June 1 until 5:00 pm on June 21.  Below is the list of candidates for each office and the announcement of acclaimed positions. Click […]

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May 2, 2023 0 comments Did you know?, Uncategorized

MAY HEALTH AND WELLNESS INFORMATION Enjoy the season without the sneezing! An allergy is an overreaction of the body’s immune system to normally harmless substances. Usually, the immune system protects your body by eliminating foreign substances (or allergens), such as bacteria […]

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District 4 Regional Director Election


January 31, 2023 0 comments Local, News, Uncategorized

The result of the election for interim Regional Director for District 4 for Unifor Local 2289 is as follows: District 4 Regional Director Craig Marriott  Thank you to all members who voted and to all candidates for their interest in […]

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2023 Annual Local Meeting


January 12, 2023 0 comments Local, News, Uncategorized

Please see the following Call Letter regarding for Unifor Local 2289’s 2023 Annual Local meeting. What is the Annual Local Meeting (ALM)? The purpose of the ALM is to exchange ideas and make recommendations to the Executive Board; provide a […]

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2022 Scholarship Winners


November 2, 2022 0 comments Did you know?, Uncategorized

The Unifor Local 2289 Scholarship Committee was pleased to announce the following winners for 2022:  Sophie MacMullinAbigail BinnsJaelyn HenleySophie Webb Congratulations on behalf of all the members!  Below are photos of the winners receiving their awards. Congrats to all, and […]

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